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Daenerys and Jon meeting together in her room.

The 10 most powerful Game of Thrones characters ever, ranked

Now that House of the Dragon is over, it's the perfect time to revisit Game of Thrones and the most powerful characters that made it a game-changing success.
Superman gazes in the distance in an image from Henry Cavill's Instagram.

Is Henry Cavill’s return as Superman a good thing?

Now that Henry Cavill is officially back as Superman, it's time to ask ourselves what a Man of Steel sequel will look like under a James Gunn-run DCEU.
Alicent Hightower looking distressed in House of the Dragon.

Hey, House of the Dragon fans: Stop hating Alicent Hightower

Alicent Hightower is the most conflicted and complex figure in House of the Dragon, and it's time we start appreciating her for the excellent player she is.
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What we’d like to see in House of the Dragon season 2

House of the Dragon season 1 did a brilliant job laying the groundwork for the Dance of the Dragons, but season 2 needs to kick things into full gear.
Lego Black Adam with lightning coming out of him in the game Lego DC Super-Villains.

5 video games to play after you’ve watched Black Adam

The DC antihero Black Adam makes his live-action debut in the film of the same name, and fans looking for similar adventures should check out these video games.
Daemon stands next to his dragon in House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon season 1 finale recap: A shocking death leads to all-out war

House of the Dragon season one reached its highly anticipated conclusion with an explosive episode that finally began the long-awaited Dance of the Dragons.
The main characters of The Quarry on the game's poster.

5 video games to play after you’ve watched Halloween Ends

Halloween Ends will seemingly conclude the Myers/Strode saga, but fans shouldn't be sad to say goodbye and instead play these incredible survival video games.
Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff.

The scariest MCU characters ranked

The MCU is famous for its lighthearted and kid-friendly tone, but it also features several characters like Thanos who are quite scary and intimidating.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters stand near Tony Hale in a scene from Hocus Pocus 2.

Hocus Pocus 2 and 4 other sequels that took forever to come out

Hocus Pocus 2 finally premiered on Disney+, joining several other sequels like Top Gun: Maverick and Star Wars: The Force Awakens that took forever to come out.
Bobby and Aaron looking confused and squinting their eyes in the 2022 film Bros.

Bros and the modern LGBTQ+ rom-com

Billy Eichner's Bros arrives at a crucial time for representation, and its critical success signals a shift in the modern landscape of the LGBTQ+ rom-com.
Diego Luna looks behind him while walking down a street in a scene from Andor.

With the Star Wars series Andor, Diego Luna finally steps into the spotlight

After decades of hard work where he's proven his versatility and talent, Diego Luna finally steps into the spotlight with the Disney+ Star Wars show Andor.
A woman kisses a man in a car in Don't Worry Darling.

Don’t Worry Darling and suburbia as the ultimate nightmare

Olivia Wilde's Don't Worry Darling is another entry into the cinematic genre obsessed with but terrified by the ultimate symbol of the American dream: suburbia.
Marilyn Monroe sits on a couch in Blonde.

Ana de Armas: from badass Bond girl to Blonde’s tragic Marilyn Monroe

Ana de Armas will be the talk of every town once Netflix's Blonde premieres this week, making this a perfect time to look back on her versatile career.
Marilyn Monroe dances in Gentleman Prefer Blondes.

5 Marilyn Monroe movies you should watch before seeing the Netflix movie Blonde

Before Blonde's premiere this week on Netflix, check out these five films that show why Marilyn Monroe is among Hollywood's greatest and most enduring icons.
Mia Goth floats in a lake in X.

Mia Goth, Pearl, and the modern scream queen

As embodied by Mia Goth in X and now Pearl, the modern scream queen is more empowered than ever, flipping the script on the old damsel-in-distress horror trope.
A woman stands in a doorway in the Barbarian poster.

Barbarian and the rise of the Airbnb horror movie

With films like The Rental, Speak No Evil, and now Barbarian, a new subgenre has emerged recently that's captivated audiences: the Airbnb horror movie.
Alicent and Rhaenyra look at each other in House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon and the power of female rage

Female characters are front and center in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, allowing them enough agency to be dynamic and angry as hell.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Rises

10 years later, is The Dark Knight Rises a bad film or simply misunderstood?

Christopher Nolan wrapped up his Dark Knight trilogy with a third entry, The Dark Knight Rises, that seems rushed, surprisingly clumsy, and pretty unnecessary.
Loki fighting Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War.

Every Marvel villain ranked from worst to best

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has included some of the most famous villains from the comic books, and while some are forgettable, others are genuine standouts.
Spider-Man and Mysterio shake hands in "Spider-Man: Far From Home."

Spider-Man: every movie villain, ranked

A hero is only as good as his villains. Luckily for Spider-Man, he's faced some great ones throughout his cinematic journey ... and some not-so-great ones, too.
Milly Alcock and Emily Carey in House of the Dragon.

Can House of the Dragon save the Game of Thrones franchise?

Game of Thrones dropped the ball with its final season, but George R. R. Martin's world has the perfect opportunity for redemption in House of the Dragon.
Spider-Man atop a moving train in Spider-Man 2.

The best Spider-Man characters in the Sam Raimi trilogy

Sam Raimi redefined the superhero genre with his Spider-Man trilogy, thanks in large part to this group of unforgettable characters.
Leslie Grace as Batgirl poses in Batgirl.

Don’t blame David Zaslav: Batgirl has always been treated like crap

The recent cancellation of the Batgirl movie isn't the first controversy the character has endured; over her 55-year-old history, she has weathered many storms.
Eleven, Will, Mike, and Jonathan standing and staring in a still from Stranger Things Season 4.

With Stranger Things and Squid Game, Netflix proves it’s better at making great TV shows than movies

Netflix's original movies keep disappointing, but the streamer is still far ahead of its competition when it comes to shows and limited series like Squid Game.
A woman stands at a street corner in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.

Please, don’t let adult cinema die

Movies for grownups are struggling to stay afloat amid a sea of blockbusters, so it's more important than ever to support them and ensure their survival.
The Sandman sitting in a chair in all black looking serious from The Sandman on Netflix.

Is Netflix the right home for The Sandman?

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman is receiving a lush adaptation at Netflix, but is the streaming juggernaut the right home for such subversive and abstract material?
A man standing in front of the sun in Sunshine

Danny Boyle’s Sunshine is the best sci-fi movie you’ve never heard of

Danny Boyle's Sunshine just celebrated its 15th anniversary, so it's time to revisit it and wonder why on earth no one talks about or even remembers it.
Ellie and Palmer on the poster for Contact.

Bill Clinton, CNN, and Mad Max: the strange legacy of Jodie Foster’s Contact

It's been 25 years since Contact premiered, and the behind-the-scenes story of its development and subsequent lawsuits might be more intriguing than the film.
Two cosplayers dressed as Surtur and Hela at Comic-Con 2022.

Scary Jokers and fabulous dog killers: the best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the 2022 edition included many fans who went out of their to make their cosplays as memorable as possible.
The Rock hovers over the ground at SDCC 2022.

Hobbits, dragons, and Wakanda Forever: the best moments of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

2022 San Diego Comic-Con cemented its place as the apex of pop culture by delivering a slew of announcements and first-looks from nearly every major studio.
The Avengers attend Tony Stark's funeral in Avengers: Endgame.

From mighty to meh: the MCU is dying and needs to change fast

Three years ago, the MCU seemed too big to fail, but inconsistent projects and an increasingly critical fan base are putting its surefire formula into question.
Doug Jones and a cosplayer dressed as the Angel of Death at the 2018 SDCC.

Hellboys and alien symbiotes: San Diego Comic-Con’s best cosplays ever

San Diego Comic-Con is all about the cosplays, and the convention has given us some of the most creative and impressive examples throughout the years.
Taika Waititi gives Natalie POrtman a hammer at SDCC 2019.

Is San Diego Comic-Con still the pinnacle of pop culture?

After a two-year absence, San Diego Comic-Con is back and stronger than ever, reminding everyone why it is still the apex of pop culture.
The Russo Brothers and Tom Holland on the set of Cherry.

The Gray Man’s Russo brothers can be great — but will they ever be?

The Russo brothers are back with The Gray Man, proving they are gifted and even visionary directors, even if they seem trapped in their confining comfort zone.